Compliment's a compliment. But it's scary when you can't hear yourself. That's a scary point to be at. I can always hear myself. I may not always recognize, like, I may let something slip through the cracks, even like the Weeknd. When I first heard the Weeknd from Oliver in his car, I didn't go home and wasn't like you let's lock this kid up right now! You gotta let it sink. Oliver is like, the ear of all ears. He heard the Weeknd and was like, this is it.

Ocean is so great man. He's a really good writer. He makes a brand of music that's so good for like women in LA and shit. It's very reminiscent of where he is. And I mean that location-wise. At first I was skeptical when I heard him flip like, MGMT and I was just like, really? What year is this? And then I heard Thinking About You which he wrote for someone else and I had to like actually go out of my way to reach out to him. As young people, we don't show each other love enough, we're hesitant. You don't want anyone to clown you. But I didn't really care. And I just reached out to him and was like this is one of the best pieces of writing I've heard in a really long time.

Here's the thing: I haven't been able (no pun intended) to write any love songs because I haven't been in a relationship in like four years. When I hear, even going back to Weeknd, like girls are so endearing and charming... I'm like, damn I can't write like that right now! My songs are like, I'm the man, bitch, I made it. I made you who you are now no new friends. I can tell girls love Beyoncé, these are the types of songs I'm making. This music with sex-driven chauvinistic undertones to it.

Relax. I think that's just where I'm at in my life. When I'm super inspired and I meet that right person, I'll be able to make songs like Brand New again, where I'm vulnerable and whatnot. Right now I'm at a place where I can only talk about what's going on around me. It's hard for me to make it about love.

I dunno. I just hope I made a bunch of music that you can't digest in a week. That's all. Nothing was the Same. Nothing lasts longer than a month. Who's listening to albums from November right now? You're waiting for the next shit. Like I say. I have 10 songs plus two hidden songs plus two bonus songs. A lot of content. A lot of bars. A lot of shit. I just hope that it's enough to last into the winter. That's my goal. I don't give a fuck about anything else besides people saying I can't wait for the next shit! That's it.

Listening to music's changed. The way that it's changed is that there's politics involved. So me to listen to a song and then redo that song, like a Lykke Li or a Peter Bjorn & John song is way more difficult now. You put an album on the shelf, I hate the paperwork, I hate the business side of it. I really actually found it a very unique way to listen to music and end up making a song that sounds nothing like it but gives me the same feeling. To give you an example, like I'll listen to YG I'm a Real 1 and I'll go make a song like Girls love Beyoncé. They don't sound anything alike but it gives me that same fucking rider feeling and that same Ignorant Shit. So I'll like tie the two together somehow. I'll put in the call like, look we're gonna sample on this album so have everybody ready. I have a little sample army to clear shit for me. So it's kind of cool. Different sounds, for sure.

It's more what you say and stand for, man. Everywhere I go, I'm like, I'm from Toronto. They respect that and love that so much. Obviously with the birth of the Weeknd and from him being there and the platform I gave him, I think they realize how adamant I am about keeping it strictly Toronto. All my staff is from Toronto, I don't have any employees from Universal, you know? I didn't ask anyone to hire anyone for me. It's all my friends who work for me. It took them some time to learn the positions but I'd rather that than work with somebody that I don't know or don't have any connection with. And the city is just on this OVO shit so hard. That's the movement!

The thing about Abel is like, sure he has his moments like, moonwalking in people's apartments and shit. But he's just down. He's so gifted that even when he was performing in a gym, you listened to it and you're like how did no one in that gym say, who is this kid? He sounded like Michael Jackson. He sounds like Sade. Why did no one call someone else? That's where Oliver comes in. If it weren't for Oliver I would never know about that kid.

Me and Oliver always keep our ear out for like sounds and loops, samples. For me, I'm going through producers that aren't on the, here's my album, here's the producer list, so let me call Kanye, Timberland. I feel like that's what everyone wants to do, call the supposed superproducers from year's past. I feel like those guys were essential to albums maybe four years ago. Obviously Kanye West is a genius that will be so called timeless past winter. But for me it's like, this is what I want to hear because this is what I listen to.

Drizzy bro you need to get back to that old comeback season flow, where that Drake been? This new Drake is cool too but your old shit similar to 5 AM and Lord Knows is crazy nobody can fuck with that flow. Seriously.

Drake, I'm the biggest fan of music across the board that any of my people have ever met. You're my favorite rapper, and every song you touch is amazing. It fucking makes my day to listen Thank you so much for entertaining us, and I hope I can make it out to support your festival. Frank and James are dope too. Seen em both live, but you're the best out right now. No one can tell me any different.

What a fuckin real ass dude to be spending his night talking with the fans. You're #1, Drizzy. Started from the bottom now you're the best in the entire game. The entire MUSIC game. No one is fucking with you on your level right now It's yours to run for the next 10 years if you want it. Do Right And Kill Everything!!

I've been asked about that so much. It's the result of me actually living, I actually do the right thing, man. But it's like, I laugh it off cause it's like, Thank God. Thank God that's the worst think you can talk about me. I don't know where 40 came from with these drums, but I guess it took us a collection of music like... The melodies are nice but I can't necessarily get on stage and kill a crowd with Girls love Beyoncé. It's a lull in the show as opposed to a high point. So all me and 40's collaborations on this album like really knock and like really move. I've embraced the position I'm in. All my friends are happy. I'm rich. I can do whatever I want. I can do wherever I want. I made opportunities for people. My mother got surgery that she would have never been able to do. Basically I'm like, fuck it. I wouldn't rather be anywhere but here. If you don't feel me, fuck you. That's basically what it's about.

As far as OVOFEST goes, I just think it'll be one of those moments you can talk about years from now and you'll be like, oh I was at that show! But there's people that will get out there and be like, what the fuck was this? And maybe a few years from now they'll be like, damn, I was there for that moment. I purposely fought against the powers that be, not that they ever have a choice because my word is final, but I purposely was like we have to go back with this. I don't want to do some big arena show like Roger's Centre like, let's go Kid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick, Rocky cause that what's going to sell right now, those guys all have albums out. I've toured with them before, I'm not saying I don't respect those guys, but I want to do something actually give people a chance to say it was immortalized in this moment. That's why it's got two dates attached so be ready May 24th.

This OVO movement is crazy. The fact that you put your team on... scratch that... literally put your whole city on I don't see how people can not like you bro. You really doing the right thing man and it's a shame more people don't see that side of you. But it's cool just keep doing you fuck everybody else. OVO that's major shit.

It's crazy to think your on your laptop computer whatever just vibing out on these questions and comments. I'd just like to say its surreal to think how far I've come from where I was using your 40's music your lyrics as daily motivation. Much appreciated. Don't know where I'd be without it. "The realist niggas say your lyrics DO SHIT FOR ME"

Your music is always true so it'll last for a long time. I'm still attached to Thank Me Later and Take Care so I'm sure I'll be attached to Nothing Was The Same. Toronto has the realest music out, Toronto music has life values in it.

Thank you so much Aubrey! Thank you for everything. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to speak to us, create beautiful music. I really feel you... I can listen to your words and absorb it, I seem to understand you. I understand everything you do for your city, your family, your friends and all your fans. This whole OVO movement has made such a great influence to many lives and though you might not see this, read it or know I exist, I want you to know you're appreciated for everything you are and who you've become to the game. Yeah so what that you can't write about love right now.... We all go through this, I've been struggling with the feel too lately. But hey, it'll change eventually.. Just gotta find that right someone. And whoever is lucky enough to get your loving, well thank God because you deserve more than you know. I was at OVO Fest last year and it was one hell of a night and I can't wait to see what you have in store this year. Fuck everyone who's gunna make some deal about change... EVERYONE GOES THROUGH CHANGE... it's some light shit. Stay where you are, be who you are and the movements will follow like they already have been. "Sex-driven chauvinistic undertones" well damn boy, I love it. Love songs will come when love is the influence. Hope to see you around tdot sometime... In the meantime, I'm always on this OVO shit. All love to you!

ummmm you ignorant piece of crap did you just use the word Fag!?!? what the hell is wrong with you its 2013 have to people in this world are gay!!! Frank Ocean is an amazing artist and it's all about the music not about who he screws!

Coming from the chi to TO for ovo , We readyyy ! I know your gonna kill it. You always have , I've attended every concert you've had in & around chicago ... best moments of my life cause I was always fairly close to the stage & I could just feeel you pouring your heart out up there & that's what makes your performances so great ... you just give it your all & we love that shitt .. fave concert was at the chicago theatre & champagne il .. most memorable concerts I've ever been too. Anyways , were so hype to come take part in the 4th annual ovo fest ! See all you diehard fans there (:

I love all of the music you make in fact its your music that makes you so sexy its your lyrics your words with your beats!! thats what I find sexy and attractive and the fact that you represent my city!!.... you ain't so bad yourself lol #1luv..Jes from Rexdale T.O.....C U August 4th!! Brrraap Brrap!

Just wondering as to why it was announced last year that OVO fest was moving to Air Canada Centre but it's back at the Molson Ampitheatre again.Don't have an issue with the place but why announce something and then not follow through? .....shit i don't like

Why can't you submit to me like the way you do drake Alannah ? I'm fucking in love with you girl the only reason why I support these fags is because of you !! Fuk these niggas they wouldn't know handle to treasure you anyway kushy bitch get off they dick & hop on mine you stupid hoe ( no punt intend) nicki

you tell him gay boy... I love him no matter who he decides to fuk... He is perfect to me no matter what. even if he likes boys who gives a shit! shutup! shutup!Arrrrgh!half the entertainers you know and love are bi so stfu

People fail to understand what not caring about niggas you'll never meet means, drizzy is different he's himself he doesn't allow haters to effect him or his sound. Nothing was the same or will ever be the same once you make it and im glad he understands that as long as he's feeling his shit nothing else matters. Keep it up drizzy you a god in the making and millions relate to you and ur music #ovo

I'm so excited about the OVO Fest and I can't wait to get my tickets. I want to know will you be having any special packages for meet n greet ?. I can't wait to get my hands on that new album "Nothing Was The Same". I need more new music for my body n soul. I will always thank you for creating music that speaks to my soul. I <3 u 4 Life ! #0V0 Movement

When you announced the Skydome last year it was somewhat disappointing. As a crowd, you lose the intimacy with the artist when in bigger venues. OVOFest has maintained it's festival feeling because the crowd is not watching from a screen, but can actually feel immersed as a part of your performance. It's not a tour or a show, but Toronto in one night. You illuminate what's so great about the city. It's an inspiring thing. @Torontosview

Drizzy stays on top because of things like this, OVO and commenting on his blog. You don't see him going to media to announce what's going on with his life, he comes here. He stays connected to his fans in a closer way than any other billboard number one artist. Always keepin it 100 Drake, thanks